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Refer to source A. Identify the targets that The Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan 2017–2022 has set for dissolved inorganic nitrogen and sediment. Describe the changes that have been made to levels of dissolved inorganic nitrogen and sediment from 2008–09 to 2015–1 Source A Long-term progress towards 2025 water quality targets Source: The Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan 2017–2022 Watch: Great Barrier Reef Water…

Part 1: Does taxing fat work? The Australian of the Year 2020 Dr James Mueckefight against sugar In this acceptance speech, Dr James Muecke, made it clear he was going to continue to fight for a tax on sugar. Dr Muecke has seen how people suffer from having consumed too much sugar in their lives, for example, loss of eyesight and other diabetes related illnesses. Dr Muecke is campaigning for a tax to be put on sugar, making it more expensive…

Scenario The issue of inequity in the superannuation outcomes for women has recently been a hot topic in the media and the government has received several submissions calling for a change to the current superannuation laws. As a result of this lobbying and the increasing cost of providing the age pension to women, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (top-level ministers) have decided to explore policy options. The Minister for Financial…

Identify social, economic, and/or environmental factors that you would use to assess wellbeing in your community. Explain how each of the factors you identified might affect a person’s wellbeing. Factor affecting wellbeing Impact on wellbeing…

Personal wellbeing The extent to which life is satisfying and worthwhile  Happiness and anxiety Our relationships The extent to which relationships are unhappy Loneliness People to rely on in times of need Health Life expectancy at birth The % of people with a disability Satisfaction with health Depression and anxiety…

Background The environment is important for many aspects of human wellbeing as it provides ecosystem services. These ecosystem services may be divided into sink, source, service, and spiritual functions. The sink function is the break down, recycling and storing of pollution and wastes that humans put into the environment. The source function is the provision of natural resources from the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.…

Use the internet to find 3 sources that discuss ways that the government could close the gap on women’s superannuation. Note: Use the Cornell note-taking system to record the information collected from the sources. Below are some links which provide information about the gender gap in superannuation. Read 2 resources each from the list below and share your notes with your partner. List some of the ways the government could close the gap on…

You are in the market for a super fund There are several comparison websites you can use. ASIC provides the following information on using comparison websites: "Super comparison websites can be useful to help you compare super funds, but you shouldn't choose your super fund on the website rating alone. Some super comparison websites include: Canstar Cannex, Chant West, Morningstar, RateCity, SelectingSuper and…